Grays Harbor Expo in Ocean Shores on May 23

The 7th Annual Grays Harbor Expo in Ocean Shores is just around the corner.

The annual event will be held over Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25, at the Ocean Shores Convention Center as a home event, ice carving contest, and more.

The Ice Carving Contest, sponsored by local businesses, debuted for the first time at last year’s Expo. “We learned a lot from last year’s event, including how much fun everyone had watching the event, so we are bringing it back,” says show promoter Dennis Irby, President of Puget Sound Trade Shows. Turning 300-pound blocks of specially prepared ice into sculptures of eagles and flags in celebration of Memorial Day is the work of minutes instead of hours. The chainsaws buzz and ice chips fly as the carvers race to complete a sculpture for awards and prize money.

Also featured will be chainsaw carvers, fine arts and craft show, and the Surf & Shine Car Show.